UFC flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja will face Brandon Royval in the co-main event of UFC 296, which is scheduled to take place on December 17 in Las Vegas, USA.
Pantoja last fought against Brandon Moreno in July of this year at UFC 290. Alexandre won that fight by split decision of judges. He has 26 wins and five losses on his record.
Royval last entered the octagon against Matheus Nicolau in April of this year at UFC on ESPN 44. Brandon won that fight by knockout in the first round. He has 15 wins and six losses on his record.